The Cowboys new running backs coach will hold up a card with a number on it as the backs approach the line. The purpose:

“What I’m trying to do is I want my guys to keep their eyes on their reads,’’ said Brown, who used this technique during his time with Rutgers and the Cleveland Browns. “Basically, what you do is force them to keep their eyes on that card until I decide to flip it. Once I decide to flip it, you make your cut.

“What happens is, a running back’s eyes can be bad and he looks at the wrong thing. I’m trying to get them to look at the right things.’’

The backs are also required to yell out the number on the card to make sure they are keeping their eyes on the card and aren’t anticipating the flip.

Starting running back DeMarco Murray likes the drill.

“It makes sure your eyes are not on the ball but on the read,’’ he said.

Top Picks

Comments

To post a comment, log into your chosen social network and then add your comment below. Your comments are subject to our Terms of Service and the privacy policy and terms of service of your social network. If you do not want to comment with a social network, please consider writing a letter to the editor.